Every year millions of tourists visit Russia. There are many different reasons for travelling to Russia. First of all, it is the largest country in the world. Secondly, it is full of historical, architectural and natural wonders. Thirdly, Russia is a hospitable country, where visitors can easily feel at home. According to national traditions guests are always welcomed with bread and salt. With the population over 140 million people, Russia spans eleven time zones and two continents. The culture of the country contains western and eastern features. A visit to Russia can become a fascinating adventure. The cities that one should definitely visit include Moscow, Saint Petersburg, Kazan, Yekaterinburg, Sochi, Rostov-on-Don, and, of course, the “Golden Ring” towns. These places will help to learn more about rich Russian history. There are lots of museums, art galleries, historical monuments, ancient cathedrals, palaces of the czars. Apart from that, there are unique landscapes, endless forests, several mountain ranges and crystal-clear water reservoirs. Everyone can find something enjoyable to do in Russia. People, who like beach vacation, can visit the Black sea coast. People, who are fond of old architecture, prefer spending time in such cities as Vladimir, Suzdal, Murom, Ivanovo. Those, who like picturesque views, chose to visit Altai. To understand better the nature of Russian nation one should know its festivals and celebrations. One of the most favourite holidays in the country is Shrovetide, Maslenitsa in Russian. On this day people bake lots of pancakes and treat each other.
Cornflowers (васильки) can be seen everywhere in the fields, gardens, and even along roadsides.
Water lilies can often be seen on the waters of a quite lake.
Lilies' large green leaves are used by frogs as platforms.
The hop (хмель) is used by people to make beer.
Country houses are often decorated by climbing (вьющиеся растения) plants.
Snowdrops can be found in forests and gardens in March when there is still snow there.
A lot of primroses can be found in China.
Daffodils are grown in many gardens.
The rose is known as one of the oldest flowers.
Robbery
A local jewelry shop was broken by someone yesterday.
The shop had been just locked up by the owner when he was threatened by the robber with a gun.
He was told to unlock the shop and give the robber money.. . Then the owner was tied up by the robber.
A search for the robber was organized by the police at once.
They hoped he would be found in a few days.
The owner was grateful to the police when the robber was really caught.
The stolen money was returned to the owner.